Mets to skip struggling deGrom on Monday vs Marlins

NEW YORK (AP) — Trying to make a push in the crowded NL playoff race, the New York Mets plan to skip struggling right-hander JacobRead More

Dolphins, Marlins increase Zika-control efforts at stadiums

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and Miami Marlins say they’ve intensified mosquito-control treatments at their stadiums because of the Zika virus. The Dolphins’ stadiumRead More

Escobar homers for surging Royals in 5-2 win over Marlins

MIAMI (AP) — Alcides Escobar homered and drove in two runs to lead the surging Kansas City Royals past the Miami Marlins 5-2 on ThursdayRead More

Fan falls into Yankees dugout during win over Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — A fan fell into the New York Yankees dugout during their victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, landing on the dugoutRead More

Francoeur to the Marlins in 3-team trade

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins have acquired outfielder Jeff Francoeur from Atlanta in a three-team trade. Miami is contending for an NL wild-card spotRead More

White Sox ballpark changing name to Guarantee Rate Field

CHICAGO (AP) — Maybe the Chicago White Sox will change their luck by changing the name of their stadium. No guarantees, though. The ballpark currentlyRead More

Royals extend win streak to 9 by beating Marlins 1-0

MIAMI (AP) — Yordano Ventura escaped two threats while pitching six innings, and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to nine games byRead More

Schedule set for MLB post season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Major League Baseball post season will open with the American League wild-card game on Tuesday, Oct. 4 and could runRead More

Dodgers rough up Bumgarner, beat Giants 9-5 for 2-game lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager, Justin Turner and Adrian Gonzalez combined for eight hits and four RBIs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers roughed upRead More

Rangers put Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers Tuesday, though they hope his surgically rebuilt left knee is healthy enoughRead More